| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 2 |
23 |
Display heroism in battle. |
| 2 |
26 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Merton Dods's commander’s error or incompetence, but Merton Dods survive. |
| 4 |
32 |
Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 4 with the new title Lieutenant Colonel. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
36 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 |
38 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
42 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Merton Dods's Contacts or Allies betrays Merton Dods, ending Merton Dods's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
45 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |